08 February 2008

maison21 just returned from visiting the preview of the latest los angeles modern auction at the pacific design center (sched. this sunday, feb. 10th). we went with a friend to see if there was anything we couldn't live without for his home (or maybe even for our own). tucked in amongst the usual charles eames/george nelson/mid-century stuff the lama auctions are known for, there were some great nakashima pieces, and a couple of really rare examples of rudolph schindler furniture, but actually we were more impressed by the art- lama seemed to have brought the level of art up a notch for this auction- including a series of insanely great alexander calder jute rugs/hangings like the one below:

amongst the art maison21 recommended to his friend was this great sam francis litho (recommended in part because m21 loves the work of sam francis, but also, maison21 is ashamed to admit, because of the chic lucite shadow box framing (you can't see it in the following photo, but trust us it was chic. we know you aren't supposed to buy art for the frame, but whatever- we aren't eli broad here, just a decorator who filters his appreciation of art through the rooms it will beautify...):

maison21 was NOT loving this c. jeré light sculpture as it is missing the stamen-like spiky clusters that should normally crown the upright rods that compose the piece- shame on you lama! you should know better!

Lot 139Curtis JereFloor light sculpture1977Signed C. Jere 197758"h

$2,000 - 3,000

the shonda of the c. jeré sculpture notwithstanding, you should definitely check out the catalog online, and see if there is anything that catches your fancy- you can bid online through ebay live auctions, or if you are in los angeles, head on over to the pdc this sunday as the auctions are lots of fun (and rather exciting) in person!

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